You’re not “overreacting.” You’re not weak. You’re not alone.
Birth, feeding and early parenthood can be beautiful, but they can also be overwhelming, frightening or unexpectedly difficult.
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Maybe you’re:
• replaying moments you wish you could forget
• feeling disconnected from yourself, your baby or your body
• avoiding certain places, conversations or reminders
• carrying guilt after feeding difficulties or a traumatic birth
• feeling on edge, anxious or “not like yourself”
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If any of this feels familiar, please know:
your mind is trying to make sense of something overwhelming and it can be resolved.
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The Three Step Rewind process is a gentle, safe and effective way to help you move forward.
“After my birth experience didn’t go to plan, I couldn’t stop replaying the worst moments. Working with Joy and the Three Step Rewind process has honestly changed my life. I’m no longer overwhelmed, and I can finally enjoy being a mum like I’d always hoped.”
– Katie, Client Review
What Is the Three Step Rewind?
Three Step Rewind is a structured, trauma-informed process widely used across perinatal mental health services.
It was originally adapted from NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) and refined specifically for pregnancy, birth, feeding and postnatal trauma.
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It helps your brain reprocess an overwhelming experience so the memory:
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loses its emotional charge
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stops triggering a stress response
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becomes part of your past, not something you’re reliving
You do not need to retell the whole story.
You do not relive the experience.
You remain fully in control throughout.
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Most clients feel a noticeable shift within 3 sessions.
“I had a lot of mum-guilt because I couldn’t breastfeed, which overshadowed my first months with my baby. Joy was compassionate and understanding, and helped me release that guilt and move forward. I finally feel at peace knowing I did my best.”
– Sara, Client Review
Who Is This For?
Three Step Rewind can help if you have experienced:
Birth trauma (any type of birth)
Induction or emergency caesarean that felt overwhelming
Loss of control, panic, fear or dismissal
Feeding trauma, grief or guilt
NICU experiences
Pregnancy trauma (including IVF stress, complications, hyperemesis)
A traumatic miscarriage or baby loss (handled with deep care)
Tokophobia (fear of birth)
Feeling “stuck,” “on edge,” numb or unable to move forward
You do not need a diagnosis. If it feels heavy, that's enough.
The Three Steps
STEP 1 - The Story Gently Unpacked
We begin with what’s happening now - the feelings, triggers or challenges you're experiencing, and what you want instead.
You share only what you feel comfortable sharing.
This session is grounding, calm and fully led by you.​
You’ll also receive a soothing relaxation recording to listen to between sessions, supporting your nervous system and helping the shift to embed gently.
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STEP 2 - Rewind (The Memory Reprocessing)
Through guided relaxation, we revisit the memory safely, from a place of distance - like watching a film quietly from far away.
Your nervous system remains settled while your brain naturally reprocesses what’s been “stuck.”
• gentle
• safe
• no reliving
• you stay fully in control
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STEP 3 - Re-Imprinting (Your Future Self)
We create a new internal sense of calm, confidence and safety, helping your mind integrate the change and move into the future without the emotional weight of the past. You’ll also receive a supporting relaxation recording to listen to as you move forward supporting your nervous system and helping to cement your new found calm.
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Clients often describe feeling:
“lighter,”
“more myself,”
“no longer triggered,”
“finally able to breathe again.”
“My birth didn’t go the way I’d hoped, and for months, I couldn’t stop thinking about what went wrong. Joy helped me move past the disappointment. I no longer feel stuck in those memories and can focus on my life now.”
– Laura, Client Review​
What Are The Session Like?
3 sessions via Zoom (60–90 mins each)
• spaced 1–2 weeks apart
• gentle, private, judgement-free
• always at your pace
• you do not need to tell every detail
• suitable during pregnancy or after birth
You’ll receive calming guided audio recordings to listen to at home between sessions, helping your nervous system settle and supporting the healing process in a gentle, consistent way.
Is This Right for You?
You Might Benefit from Rewind if You’re Thinking:
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“I want to stop reliving it.”
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“I want to feel like myself again.”
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“I want to enjoy my baby without the fear.”
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“I want my confidence back.”
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“I want to move forward.”
If any of that resonates, you don’t have to do it alone.
Book a Free 15-Minute Call
A gentle conversation to explore your story, your goals, and whether Rewind feels right for you - with zero pressure.
Or Message Me: 07418 610135
